OCTOBER Calendar of Events San Diego

Free The Super Dentists Spooktacular

Costumes, carnival games, jumpies and more. Oct. 28, 11 am–2 pm. 2226 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista. www.thesuperdentists.com

Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.

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Kids FREE San Diego. Restaurants, attractions, museums and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiego.org/kidsfree

The Westgate Hocus Pocus Tea. Includes take-home gift for kids 12 & under. 12:30–2:30 pm. $95. 1055 2nd Ave. www.westgatehotel.com

SD International Dragon Boat Show. Crews paddling boats decorated with an ornately carved dragon head at the bow and a tail in the stern. 8 am–4 pm. Tecolote Shores Mission Bay, 1500 E. Mission Bay Dr. www.sddbt.org

Beachside Fall Fest at Belmont Park. Free scavenger hunt and trick-or-treating Sundays, 5 pm. Through Oct. 31. Kids free all month with adult admission. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com/fallfest

Super Hero Obstacle Race. Parents and kids team up to conquer obstacle challenges. 8–10 am. $25, 4 & up. Alga Norte Community Park, 6565 Alicante Rd., Carlsbad. www.carlsbadca.gov

FREE La Mesa Oktoberfest. Oompa bands, German food and more. 12–8 pm. La Mesa Village. www.lamesaoktoberfest.org

Oktoberfest in El Cajon. Kids’ zone, games, music and more. Today & Oct. 6–8. Fri., 4–10 pm; Sat., 12–10 pm; Sun., 12–9 pm. $5–$15; under 21 free. 1017 S. Mollison Ave. www.germanclubsandiego.org

Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld. Candy, costumes and plenty of spooky surprises. Fri.–Sun., through Oct. 29. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. Tickets: www.seaworldsandiego.com

HalGLOWeen. A skeleton band, scarecrow stilt performers, spider acrobats and more. Fri.–Sun. through Oct. 29. 9 am–9 pm. 11 & under free when accompanied by an adult admission. 2920 Zoo Dr., Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org

The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular. Silly, not-too-spooky fun. Weekends through Oct. 29, 10 am–6 pm. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplace.com

Julian Autumn Jubilee. Hayride, petting zoo, activities and more. Weekends through Oct. 29. Saturdays, 10 am–5 pm & Sundays, 11 am–5 pm. Fort Cross, 4425 Hwy., 78, Santa Ysabel. Tickets: www.fortcross.com

Sunset Pier Walks. Scoop up plankton, dissect a squid and more. Select weekends through Dec. 10. $35. For ages 9 & up. Scripps Pier, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Reservations required: www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

Old Town Haunted Walking Tour. Explore Heritage Park, The Whaley House and more. Thurs.–Mon., through Oct. 28. 7 & 9 pm. $42. 2454 Heritage Park Row. www.hauntedsdoldtowntours.com tuesday | 3

Step Right Up: Circus Trains. Explore the history of the world of circus. Tues.–Sun., 10 am–4 pm. Through Nov. 19. $9–$19.50. San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdmrm.org wednesday | 4

Freight and Flora: A Garden Railway Exhibit. Transport back to the time when the Transcontinental Railroad first arrived in San Diego. Tues.–Fri., 10 am-4 pm. $9–$19.50; under 12 free. San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdmrm.org friday | 6

Ocean Beach Oktoberfest. Live music, activities and more. Today, 4–11:30 pm & tomorrow, 12–11:30 pm. $10. 5099 Newport Ave. www.oboktoberfest.com

“Top Gun: Maverick” Movie Night. Museum exhibits, movie and free popcorn. 6–10 pm. $15–$25; 2 & under free. San Diego Air & Space Museum, Balboa Park. www.sandiegoairandspace.org

Haunted Corn Maze. Fridays & Saturdays in Oct., 7–10 pm. Carlsbad Strawberry Fields, Cannon Rd. & I-15. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com

“Welcome to Sleepy Hollow.” Familyfriendly musical. Through Oct. 29. Fri., 8 pm, Sat., 2 & 8 pm & Sun., 2 pm. $20–$50. Oceanside Theatre Company, Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Hwy. www.oceansidetheatre.org

Big Bear Oktoberfest. Bands, beer, food and more. Weekends through Nov. 4. Fri. 4–11 pm, Sat., 1–11 pm & Sun., 12–6 pm. Big Bear Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd. Tickets: www.bigbearevents.com saturday | 7

Autumn Festival. Activities and entertainment. Sat. & Sun. through Oct. 29. 9 am–7 pm. 11 & under free when accompanied by an adult admission. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzwa.org

Brick-or-Treat! Trick-or-treating, live shows and character meet and greets. Sat. & Sun. in Oct. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. Tickets: www.legoland.com

Pumpkin Express. Train ride, pumpkin decorating, haunted train cars and more. Sat.–Sun. through Oct. 29, 10:30 & 11:45 am, 1:45 & 3 pm. $9.95–$24.95; 1 & under free. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Campo Depot, 750 Depot St. www.psrm.org

FREE Pacific Beachfest. Family-friendly, music-packed event. 11 am–7 pm. Felspar to Thomas St. www.pacificbeachfest.org

Stockzilla! Mega Catfish stock event. Today & tomorrow, 9 am–5 pm. Permits: $6– $10. Parking, $7. Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Pkwy. www.santeelakes.com

Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 9 am. NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd. Register: https://act.alz.org

FREE The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival. Fine art, interactive family fun and more. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–6 pm. Girard Ave. www.ljawf.com

Rosita’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Celebrate Rosita’s Mexican heritage and a breadth of Hispanic cultures. Sat.–Sun., through Oct. 15. Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplace.com

Scarecrow Contest. Design & build a scarecrow for display. 10 am–1 pm.

Parking, $10. Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz

FREE Rendezvous in Poway. Walk back in time to the 1820–1890’s, pan for gold and more. Today, 10 am–4 pm & tomorrow, 10 am–2 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd. www.poway.org

Haunted Harvest. Haunted hayride, ghost stories and more. Sat. nights in Oct. 7:30, 8 & 8:30 pm. $30. 4425 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. www.fortcross.com